Executive Director - Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry

The Executive Director is the operational leader of this food pantry and is responsible for maintaining its spiritual, financial, and relational integrity by developing, executing, managing and expanding the ministry. The Executive Director ensures all aspects of the food pantry reflect our commitment to loving and serving our community as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a warm and supportive environment for clients, volunteers, and donors.
• Spiritual Duties
• Oversee and direct the spiritual core of the ministry by striving to maintain the focus on our mission to uphold the Lordship of Jesus Christ and operating under the influence of the Holy Spirit.
• Operational Duties
• Develop and implement strategic plans that advance the ministry’s mission, ensuring thoughtful growth, sustainability, and long-term impact.
• Direct and oversee daily operations, ensuring effective problem-solving, facility maintenance and repairs, and fulfillment of all business obligations and administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Staffing Duties
• Oversee the development, encouragement, and evaluation where each staff member is valued and respected.
• Manage workflow and supervise relevant staff to ensure effective execution of ministry plan.
• Relational Duties
• Represent the ministry through speaking engagements at churches and other organizations.
• Attend community meetings, seeking collaboration with other ministries, businesses, and groups. Build and maintain community partnerships, including relationships with local businesses, government agencies, and other nonprofits.
• Financial and Compliance Duties
• Key decision maker regarding developing, implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures to ensure accountability and organizational integrity.
• Manage payroll, accounting, and banking with diligence and care, ensuring faithful stewardship of the ministry’s financial resources and obligations.
• Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, providing regular reports and updates on all financial matters to ensure transparency, informed decision-making, and sound governance at quarterly meetings.
• Manage compliance filings with government, insurance, and other business partners.
  

Qualifications

• A vibrant, personal faith in Jesus Christ and a demonstrated commitment to living out Christian principles, aligned with the organization's mission and core values — including a heart for "serving two hungers" by meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of those we serve.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent real-world experience; background in nonprofit management, theology, social work, or a closely related discipline is a plus.
• At least five years of proven leadership experience in a nonprofit, ministry, social services, or community-focused environment. Success in fundraising at a significant organizational scale is a plus.
• Solid grasp of financial management practices, including experience managing or overseeing a budget of significant scale with a commitment to fiscal responsibility and long-term financial sustainability.
• Familiarity with grant writing and grant management is a plus.
  
  

Reports to: Board of Directors

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry Executive Board.